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ESPN College Football

ESPN College Football is your one-stop podcast feed to catch all of ESPN’s original college football podcast titles, including ESPN College GameDay, Always College Football with Greg McElroy and more! You won’t miss an episode, including expanded coverage of the top events on the college football calendar.
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Always College Football: January’s biggest winners: The SEC, Michigan, Texas and…

McElroy and Matt Barrie go through the biggest winners from a wild month in College Football. We know Michigan is the biggest winner with the Natty but the guys tell you why Ohio State, Penn State, USC were also big winners in the Big 10. Plus with Saban retired, Kirby Smart and Georgia are now the clear #1 program, while LSU, Texas and everyone else in the SEC took a big sigh of relief with a different outlook on the future. Also, Florida State and Miami took big transfers in January which make...

Feb 01, 202441 min

Always College Football: Are Oregon and Ohio State locks to make the CFP in ‘24?

Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA will make their way to the BIG 10 - who will be most prepared to make the CFP from that group? Plus Ohio State feels like a lock for the CFP - can Michigan (with a new HC get back), is Penn State ready to take the next step? Is there a surprise team in Wisconsin, Nebraska or Iowa? McElroy breaks it all down plus why is Texas still getting mad at “horns down”? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 29, 202451 min

Always College Football: Harbaugh to the NFL. What’s his CFB legacy and what’s next for Michigan?

Jim Harbaugh is going back to the NFL this time with the Los Angeles Chargers. McElroy looks at Harbaugh’s legacy in college football, what's next for Michigan, who benefits the most from him moving on and what Michigan may have learned from Nick Saban retiring just two weeks ago. Plus Washington holds on to a QB, LSU finds an OC and Arizona has more changes. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 25, 202436 min

Always College Football: Who from the SEC is in the best position to make the 12-team CFP

52 weeks from NOW the National Champion will be crowned in Atlanta. McElroy takes an early look at 8 SEC teams and what chances each of them have in making the first ever 12-team CFP. Is Georgia a lock? Will Texas and Oklahoma be able to jump into the SEC and make the CFP? Can Alabama and Kalen DeBoer make a statement in season 1? Is there a sleeper in Ole Miss, Missouri and Tennessee? Plus Ohio State is on a tear right now and more news from around the college football world | Always College Fo...

Jan 22, 202444 min

Always College Football: Alabama’s patience, Washington’s transition and more coaching questions

12 programs have new head coaches and we ask the 1 BIG question for each coach and program. Will the fans (and media) have patience for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama? Can Texas A&M win consistently under Elko? Can the new B1G coaches deliver immediately? Plus McElroy talks the ALL the players leaving Alabama in the transfer portal and what the May portal window might bring | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 18, 202450 min

The Nick Saban Retirement Aftershock Continues

On the latest edition of The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to talk big picture about the College Football season and Nick Saban’s retirement and the fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202424 min

Always College Football: Ohio State loading up, Michigan’s future, Washington's present

Will Jim Harbaugh jump to the NFL and is J.J.McCarthy declaring for the NFL draft a sign? Ohio State is loading up in ‘24 and Jedd Fisch heads to Washington. Alabama’s offensive staff is coming together while Miami found their QB in Cam Ward. Plus Texas and Oregon pick up some huge commitments. McElroy is here to break it all down and tell you what it means for each program. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 15, 202447 min

Always College Football: Bryce Young and McElroy share stories about playing for Saban at Alabama

Heisman trophy winner Bryce Young joins Greg McElroy to share a few stories about what it is like to play quarterback at Alabama under the legend. How was that 1st team meeting with Saban, how were those lake trips and what was Saban like after he won a National Championship? McElroy shares some stories and tells you who the Tide might be looking at as the next Head Coach. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 11, 202434 min

Always College Football: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan get it done - National Champions

For the first time since 1997 Michigan is the National Champion and Greg McElroy is here to give his instant reaction. The defense was stout, flustring Michael Penix all night while the run game led by Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards was dominant. Plus what does this win mean for college football, Michigan and Jim Harbaugh's legacy - McElroy explains | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 09, 202421 min

Always College Football: Will it be Washington's defense or Michigan's offense that is the difference in the game

Dan Mullen has called plays in National Title games and he gives his insight on what to expect from both Michigan and Washington's offenses and how they prepared for the game. Booger breaks down the advantages that Michigan might have on Washington and what the Huskies can do to flip the script. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 202430 min

Always College Football: Will Harbaugh & Michigan get it done or is Washington primed for a Natty

Michigan and Washington have made it to Houston. Greg McElroy is joined by Matt Barrie and “Stanford” Steve to cover everything from the differences between Harbaugh and DeBoer to gambling lines and trends to keep an eye on. Plus McElroy goes over the injury report and what he learned from the media day today. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 06, 202427 min

Always College Football: Washington vs Michigan for the National Championship preview

Washington and Michigan are both looking for their 1st titles since the 90’s. Both bring in perfect 14-0 records but that’s where the similarities stop. McElroy breaks down Washington’s strong offense led by Michael Penix Jr vs Michigan’s dominant defense and other keys to the game. Plus we look at how the CFP Championship teams were built and McElroy shares a hilarious Jim Harbaugh story. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 05, 202448 min

A Huge Missed Opportunity For Texas?

On The Matt Barrie Show, Sam Acho joins Matt to talk through the Sugar Bowl, where Washington prevailed over Texas to face Michigan in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 202424 min

Alabama Were Overvalued & Michigan’s Resentment

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins Matt to talk about the College Football Playoff semifinals, in particular the Rose Bowl where Alabama fell to Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 202420 min

Always College Football: Michigan takes down Alabama & Washington holds off Texas

Michigan wins their first first ever CFP game by stuffing Alabama in overtime and winning the biggest game for the Wolverines this century. Washington held off a furious Texas rally setting up a fresh National Championship of future B1G foes. McElroy gives his instant analysis on the huge wins for the Wolverines and Huskies | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 202416 min

Always College Football: Alabama/Michigan & Washington/Texas previews

Can Michigan run on Alabama or will the Crimson Tide hit the deep shots on Michigan and make it a shoot out? Will Texas and Washington be a high scoring game or will the defense’s step up? McElroy gives you the most in depth breakdowns of both College Football Playoff semifinals. Plus will Tennessee, LSU and Oregon get needed bowl wins. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 29, 202358 min

Always College Football: CFP previews and Florida State reaction with Josh Pate

Josh Pate joins Greg McElroy to discuss the impact of Florida State suing the ACC and what impact it will have on the conference and all of CFB moving forward. Plus McElroy and Pate dive into the Alabama/Michigan and Texas/Washington games. Also McElroy breaks down the Penn State/Ole Miss and Missouri/Ohio State games and talks coaching changes, portal moves and so much more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 27, 202359 min

Always College Football: Steve Sarkisian previews the Texas/Washington CFP game

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian joins McElroy and talks about how proud he is of his team, what it means to play in the CFP, the crazy schedule he has to keep this time of year and if he will add a play at the last minute before the Sugar Bowl. Plus McElroy breaks down the Longhorns and all their strengths, what needs to change with the CFB schedule and some gambling tips for your holiday week. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 21, 202344 min

Always College Football: Will Washington win it all? Plus is Chip Kelly on to something & Ole Miss is the PORTAL king

Brock Huard joins McElroy to break down everything ahead of the Washington Huskies CFP game against Texas. Can Penix and Odunze find success? Will the Huskies O-Line control the game, is the defense ready for the Longhorns? Brock Huard helps answer them all. Plus is Chip Kelly on to something and has Ole Miss taken the next step thanks to the transfer portal from contender to favorite? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 18, 20231 hr

FSU Fans Still Upset & SEC Schedule Nuances

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to talk about all the latest from the SEC Schedule Release, Bowl games and of course the College Football Playoff matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 202318 min

Always College Football: 2024 SEC Schedule Reaction: what to make of schedules for Georgia, Texas, Florida, Alabama & more

Greg is joined by Cole Cubelic to react to the entire 2024 SEC schedule release. McElroy and Cubelic discuss Florida and Georgia’s brutal schedules, when the “Welcome to the SEC” moments are for Texas and Oklahoma, a balanced slate for Alabama, a gettable schedule for Ole Miss and more. Plus, McElroy does an Alabama deep dive and reacts to the latest portal news out of Austin. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 14, 202354 min

Always College Football: How Michigan got to #1 + Top 10 Bowl games

Michigan, led by J.J. McCarthy and a vicious defense, are the #1 team in America heading into the CFP. McElroy takes a look back and tells you why they have been so dominant, what they do well and what to expect from Harbaugh's team against Alabama. Plus we rank our Top 10 bowl games we can’t wait to see and tell you why among others Georgia/FSU, Arizona/Oklahoma and even Kansas UNLV are all exciting. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 11, 20231 hr

Alabama IN & FSU Out Of College Football Playoff!

On The Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum joins to recap the College Football Playoff top four reveal, which features Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 202317 min

Always College Football: Who will get left out: Alabama, Florida State or Texas?

Alabama upsets Georgia, Texas dominates Oklahoma State and Florida State holds on to beat Louisville. All three teams have a claim for a CFP berth but not all will get in. McElroy breaks down who he thinks the committee will take plus what it means for this weekends other big winners - Michigan and Washington. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 202325 min

Always College Football: Alabama/Georgia, Oregon/Washington and more championship game previews

Championship weekend is here and McElroy gives you the most in depth breakdowns you will find. Can Alabama pull off the upset over Georgia and (maybe) knock the Dawgs out of the CFP? Will Michigan have any trouble with Iowa? Will Florida State answer the bell and finish undefeated? Will it be Washington or Oregon punching their ticket to the CFP and will Texas do enough to impress the committee? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 9 min

Always College Football: The Florida State, Texas & Alabama issue plus more rankings reaction

The final regular season CFP rankings are out and there are A LOT of questions heading into championship weekend. Can Alabama win and get in or do they need help? If Texas wins should they stay ahead of the Tide? Can Ohio State sneak in without playing this weekend? McElroy breaks down a few scenarios and what needs to happen for the committee to have an easy job. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 29, 202343 min

Always College Football: Alabama, Michigan, Texas & the PAC 12 all delivered

Michigan is the standard in the B1G (and maybe CFB), Ryan Day and Ohio State have some soul searching to do, Alabama wins ugly - could it hurt their ranking? Plus Texas is hitting a stride, Florida State did what it had to do and Texas A&M, Michigan State and Mississippi State all got their guys. McElroy discusses all this plus much more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 4 min
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